Canada Summer Jobs 2027 employer applications open until December 3

Employers can now apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2027 funding, with the federal application window scheduled to close at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on December 3, 2026.

Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, public-sector employers and private-sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees. The program subsidizes summer employment for young people.

What the subsidy covers

Public- and private-sector employers can request up to 50% of the applicable provincial or territorial minimum wage. Non-profit employers can request up to 100% of minimum wage as well as certain mandatory employment-related costs.

Employment and Social Development Canada is also advising employers that its Grants and Contributions Online Services account will become the only application platform beginning with the 2028 cycle. Applicants for 2027 should consult the official guide before submitting.

Source: Employment and Social Development Canada release, published October 27, 2026.

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